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  • Hydrogen Atoms in Ammonium Sulfide: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Understand the Formula

    Ammonium sulfide has the formula (NH₄)₂S. This means each molecule contains:

    * 2 nitrogen atoms (N)

    * 8 hydrogen atoms (H)

    * 1 sulfur atom (S)

    2. Use Avogadro's Number

    Avogadro's number tells us that there are 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance.

    3. Calculate the Number of Hydrogen Atoms

    * Moles of hydrogen atoms: Since each ammonium sulfide molecule has 8 hydrogen atoms, 3.90 mol of ammonium sulfide contains 3.90 mol * 8 = 31.2 mol of hydrogen atoms.

    * Number of hydrogen atoms: Multiply the moles of hydrogen atoms by Avogadro's number: 31.2 mol * 6.022 x 10²³ atoms/mol ≈ 1.88 x 10²⁵ hydrogen atoms

    Therefore, there are approximately 1.88 x 10²⁵ hydrogen atoms in 3.90 mol of ammonium sulfide.

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